Why the ESPN–Big Ten Split Shocked College Sports, and How It Impacts Everyone - Sports Illustrated

Crazy, weird, unbelievable and risky are words used from industry stakeholders to describe the splintering of the four-decade old partnership.

Up until recently, Bob Thompson described himself as a “social media pariah.” Name the platform—Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok—and he was not on it. But what better time to join the fray, he t… [+13200 chars]

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